Recorded Classes

We will learn how to search through books and directories during this lesson.

Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Specialist, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

Join for a lesson on how to access HeritageQuest online, a free database that includes access to many historical records. We will also learn how to search through US Census records using this database.

Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Specialist, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

The Author of the book entitled Buffalo's East Side Industry will discuss how Buffalo's East Side was the ethnic, cultural, and manufacturing center for Buffalo and Western New York. The Author will discuss some of these businesses in detail, discuss the growth of industry in Buffalo, and the process he used to write the book.

Instructor: Shane E. Stephenson, Director of Museum Collections, Buffalo Naval Park

Episode 7: Performing Through the Years with Shakespeare in Delaware Park

Featuring guest artist Norm Sham, Shakespeare in Delaware Park Actor.

Join for tips on photograph preservation at home, including paper and plastic storage options.

Instructor: Sue, Librarian, Grosvenor Room, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

For more videos and information about genealogy research and local history research, click here to be taken to the Grosvenor Room blog.

Finding an immigrant's passenger list can be a difficult task considering the history of US mass immigration. In Part 1, we will talk about background, history and early passenger lists.

Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Specialist, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

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For more videos and information about genealogy research and local history research, click here to be taken to the Grosvenor Room blog.

The U.S. National Archives is called the nation's filing cabinet. It is home to billions of records that if laid side to side would circle the earth more than 57 times. Imagine what information they may hold about your ancestors! Join us to learn about some lesser-known genealogically rich federal resources, where to look for clues that your ancestor interacted with the U.S. government, and how to learn about what records are available for research.

Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Specialist, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Click here for the class handout.

For more videos and information about genealogy research and local history research, click here to be taken to the Grosvenor Room blog.

Forty years ago, in May of 1980, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions occurred in the United States. Learn about Mount St. Helens, the days leading up to the eruption and the people who made history as a result.

Instructor: Theresa Wiater, Retired Teacher, Clarence Center Elementary School

Episode 6: Breaking Down Shakespeare: Analyzing & Interpreting Text

Featuring guest artist Peter Palmisano, Shakespeare in Delaware Park Actor and Shakespeare Educator

The 2020 Census is safe, easy, and important for funding and representation. Come learn about the history of the Census, what you can expect, and how it may impact us moving forward.

Instructor: Jason T. Eastman, PhD, United States Census Bureau

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